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Turnquest: I don’t want us to abandon Family Islands

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest has emphasised that he does not believe any Family Island affected by Hurricane Joaquin should be abandoned.

‘Tasteless’ painting comparing PM to Hitler causes a stir

AN artist’s unflattering depiction of the Prime Minister is causing a stir as it compares Perry Christie to Germany’s Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as a way of expressing disillusionment with his “failed promises and leadership”.

Who will determine eligibility?

Beginning January 18, 2016 the government will initiate registration for their National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme through the National Insurance Board (NIB), who will determine eligibility for the programme.

Davis 'ready' for PM job

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis emerged yesterday as yet another hopeful successor to PLP leader, Prime Minister Perry Christie.

BBF’s Summer of Thunder basketball exhibition underway at Kendal Isaacs

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder got underway this weekend with the first in the exhibition series hosted at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Investors unnerved by ‘absurd’ rhetoric

A former Chamber of Commerce chairman yesterday warned that the “absurd” rhetoric over Baha Mar was unnerving both Bahamian and foreign investors, while ignoring the Bahamas’ “fundamental core problems”.

Former ZNS reporter awaits ruling on evidence in false testimony case

A SUPREME Court judge is now contemplating the fate of a former ZNS reporter who is accused of giving false testimony while being cross-examined for his alleged involvement in defamatory websites and articles published against billionaire hedge fund manager Louis Bacon.

PLP ‘lacks a leader’ to succeed Christie

FORMER Immigration Minister Loftus Roker expressed concern yesterday about the Progressive Liberal Party’s future, saying that it lacks a leader who could successfully succeed Prime Minister Perry Christie.

‘Collateral damage’ from Baha Mar saga not widespread yet

The FNM’s deputy leader yesterday said Baha Mar’s ongoing ‘opening saga’ was unlikely to have caused “collateral damage” to the wider Bahamas’ tourism brand yet, although such risks increased the longer the delay.

Appeal court to hear Maycock bail bid

A MAN fighting extradition to the United States on drug charges will have to apply for bail at the Court of Appeal, the same court presiding over his extradition appeal.

Baha Mar delay will force govt ‘to miss targets for revenue’

BAHA Mar’s delayed full opening means the government will likely miss its revenue targets for the year, opposition Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.

Union backtracks on position over Ocean Club job cuts

BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union representatives yesterday shifted their stance on the recent layoffs at the One & Only Ocean Club ahead of the Paradise Island resort’s planned multi-million dollar renovation this summer.

Call for government to end uncertainty over equality referendum

CITIZENS for Constitutional Equality, a non-partisan, civil society network, has renewed calls for the government to make a decision on the proposed constitutional referendum and remove all uncertainty over the country’s position on gender equality.

Minnis and the House rules

In an article published on Monday of this week Miss Candia Dames alleged that the PLP members were attempting to suppress Dr Minnis from reading his poorly written (my words) statement.

Commission asks Bahamas government to act on mistreatment claims

THE Government has two weeks to adopt precautionary measures set by the Organisation of American States’ human rights commission over alleged conditions at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Baha Mar dismisses taxi ‘copycat’ claim

Baha Mar executives dimissed assertions by a taxi union leader that it was effectively copying his reform proposals for the industry, describing its plans as far more extensive.

Barracudas win invitational meet

THE Barracuda Swim Club won their Atlantic Medical Barracuda Invitational meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.

Union hopes for end to injunction

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) is “optimistic” that a Supreme Court injunction preventing the union from engaging in industrial action over a gratuity dispute with the Melia Nassau Beach resort will be lifted when the two sides meet in court this week.

Banker's Softball League pays tribute to the late Sam Haven

AS the Banker’s Softball League paid tribute to Sam Haven, his team - the Scotiabank Wheelers - out-slugged Commonwealth Bank 23-19 on Saturday as the Banker’s Softball League continued its regular season in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

STRIKE IS OVER SAYS TUC LEADER

NEGOTIATIONS between the government and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) came to a screeching halt yesterday after officials learned that some unions were still withholding their labour as part of a national strike that began on Wednesday.

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